69% of young people aged 16-24 view climate change as an immediate and urgent problem, and in 2019, for the first time, this view was shared by a majority of people in every age group too. However, this increase in concern has not been matched by an increase in climate action. In order to try to address this, the Scottish Government is currently consulting on a draft public engagement strategy for climate change, called “Net-Zero Nation”.
Read MoreDan Yaxley of 2050 Climate Group writes about the links between queer activism and the climate movement as part of LGBT+ History Month 2021
Read MoreClimate change young leaders in Malawi under Malawi Scotland Partnership have joyfully welcome Stella Masangano who will lead the organization as Chief Executive Officer.
Read MoreWomen and girls play a critical role in science and technology. On 22 December 2015, the United Nations General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize this, through Resolution A/RES/70/212. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated every year since then on the 11th of February, and promotes equal access and participation of women and girls in science.
Read MoreWatch the New Story Run short film launched today! The film tells the first part of former 2050 staffer Rosie Watson's epic run from the UK to Mongolia as she seeks out new stories for humanity in the face of the climate crisis.
Read MoreAs the planet called Earth embarks on its latest rotation around the Sun, a new group of volunteers embark on their very first rotation with 2050.
Read More2050 Climate Group were presented with an exciting opportunity to work with a design studio, AndThen. The project was to create a participatory vision of a climate positive Scotland. The project was carried out over Whatsapp in order to engage a wider number of people remotely. Although it was not planned to fit in with the pandemic, it worked perfectly and allowed us all to feel connected in uncertain times.
Read MoreAs the effects of climate change continues to hit the world hard, Malawi Scotland Partnership young leaders under climate change project have gone an extra mile to launch a song and a video tackling climate change issues.
Read More2050 Climate Group has been invited to give evidence on the updated Climate Change Plan to the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee. All our policy work is directly based on the views of young people and the 2050 Leaders Network, and our policy team are keen to hear what you think so we can incorporate it into our response.
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